Researchers have found in Google Play over 100 Android apps with adware that collect all sorts of information about the device, users and ads. Reported that the Russian anti-virus company Doctor Web. The infected applications masquerade as legitimate applications.
As the names and icons of apps known to be used. This involves different tools, apps for editing photos and wallpaper apps. would together have downloaded the infected apps 3.2 million times. Once the active adware collects the email address of the Google account, data on the device, geolocation, mac address of the charger, telecom provider, presence of root access, app data and network information.
Then, showing the kinds of adware ads stating that, for example, problems with the battery or that is damaged. After being informed Google has removed several of the apps. Doctor Web recommends Android users to download applications only from reputable companies. All affected apps can be found on the website virus fighter.
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